elements
el·e·ments
elements · elementses
The weather, such as wind or rainThe weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.
UK/ˈɛlɪmənts/US/ˈɛləmənts/
Meaning
3 senses(plural, plural only)The weather, such as wind or rain; environmental conditions considered as a source of danger, wear, etc.
This artifact was found deep in a cave where it was protected from the elements.
Shelter from the elements is a basic survival need for humans.
(plural, plural only)The basic tenets of an area of knowledge, basics, fundamentals.
(plural, plural only)The bread and wine of the Eucharist.
More definitions
- violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Translations
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